As previously reported by the Metro, Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked with the Brazilian speedster in the past – however the report from The Times states that the Italian giants are closing in on an initial loan deal move costing £8.8 million with an option to purchase him next summer for an additional £26.5 million.

Last season, he contributed to 12 league goals and created seven in 35 Ligue 1 appearances, so it’s no wonder why some of Europe’s top clubs are after the forward.

It’s clear that Malcom is destined to be a regular for the national side in the future as he has made 13 appearances for Brazil’s Under-20 side, scoring twice and was part of the side that reached the U20 World Cup final in 2015, losing to Serbia.